Trauma Informed Education

Multi-tiered Trauma Informed Support with Prof. Sandra Chafouleas Feb 11, 2022

Prof. Sandra Chafouleas is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Neag Endowed Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology within the Neag School of Education. She also serves as the founder and Co-Director of the UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health (CSCH). She has authored over 150 publications, and regularly serves as a national presenter and invited speaker. She is a fellow in both the American Psychological Association and Association for Psychological Science, and is and Invited Member and Past-President of the Society for the Study of School Psychology. Prof. Chafouleas’s work on trauma-informed education are amongst the most highly cited scholarly works in the field. Prof Chafouleas and her team’s recent publication, ‘Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Translation into Action in K12 Education Settings’ highlights the challenges and future areas of enquiry in the area of trauma informed education.

Data Driven Approaches to Trauma Informed Education with Mike Gaskell Feb 11, 2022

Dr Michael Gaskell is the Principal of Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. Michael writes extensively on school culture, trauma, and educational leadership, he is a mentor to new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program and regularly presents on topics relevant to today’s educators. Michael has written two books, Microstrategy Magic and just published in September this year, his second book titled Leading Schools Through Trauma A Data-Driven Approach to Helping Children Heal.

Trauma Informed Tools for Teachers with Joanna Schwartz Feb 11, 2022

Joanna Schwartz holds a Master of Education, and a Master of Counseling with a concentration in holistic studies. Joanna is the founder of Toolbox for Teachers an organization that provides workshops on the topics of mental health in schools, social and emotional learning, trauma informed education and mindfulness. Joanna’s interest in providing professional development for educators comes from her experiences as a K-8 teacher in Philadelphia, her years of mindfulness practice, and experience as a child and family therapist. Joanna has written a new book, to be published in August this year 2021 called The Teacher Toolbox for a Calm and Connected Classroom: Teacher-friendly Mental Health Strategies to Help You and Your Students Thrive.

A Relationship-Based Approach to Supporting Students with Deni Melim Nov 30, 2021

A Relationship-Based Approach to Supporting Students with Deni Melim by Dr. Kay Ayre

Differentiated Discipline with Louise Michelle Bomber Oct 18, 2021

Louise Michelle Bombèr is qualified as both a specialist teacher, a therapist and a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) certified practitioner. She has worked with individual pupils, classes, whole school settings, local authorities, teachers and support staff across both the primary and secondary phases. She has provided consultations and training for education, social services and health. She has set up TouchBase™ Brighton and TouchBase™ Bristol. Louise and her team offer a range of services supporting children and young people who have experienced significant relational traumas and losses. She is the author of several best-selling books, including ‘Inside I’m Hurting’, ‘Knew Me to Teach Me’ and ‘Settling Troubled Pupils to Learn: Why Relationships Matter in School’.

Emotionally Intelligent Educators with Megan Marcus Sep 28, 2021

Bearing witness to the emotional pain and challenges of students can take its toll on educators. Under pressure to support students, teachers may be forced to confront their own social and emotional challenges. The social neuroscience of education shed light on experiences and needs linked to the common humanity we share with our students. In this episode, we speak to Megan Marcus. Megan holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. While at Pepperdine, Megan studied under Dr. Louis Cozolino and served as the lead researcher for his book, The Social Neuroscience of Education.

Belonging and Coregulation in the Classroom with Dr. Sian Philips Sep 12, 2021

The call for trauma-informed education is growing as the profound impact trauma has on the children’s ability to learn in traditional classrooms is recognized. For children who have experienced abuse and neglect their behaviour is often highly reactive, aggressive, withdrawn or unmotivated. They struggle to learn, to make positive relationships or be influenced positively by teachers and school staff. Teachers become more and more frustrated and discouraged as they attempt to teach this vulnerable group of students. Dr. Sian Philips. Dr Phillips is an Adjunct Professor at Queens University and is currently involved in helping her local school boards develop trauma-informed classrooms and schools using Dan Hughes's model of Dyadic Developmental Practice. She is also a clinical psychologist in private practice in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She specialises in working with children in foster care and their foster and adoptive parents. Dr. Philips is the co-author of the book ‘Belonging: A relationship-based approach for trauma-informed education.

Trauma Informed Music Education with Karen Salvador and Rebecca DeWan Jun 07, 2021

Some students find it difficult to engage in their learning. Emotional and cognitive difficulties can affect a student’s motivation to learn and may make it difficult for them to participate in class-based educational activities. Music is a unique medium of engagement and creative communication. There is a growing body of research has emerged that sheds new light on intriguing links between music and a variety of cognitive functions, including temporal order learning, attention and auditory verbal memory Today we have the privilege of speaking with, Dr. Karen Salvador. Dr. Salvador is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Michigan State University’s College of Music, where she teaches courses regarding music in early childhood and elementary general music as well as graduate seminars in music education psychology and research. Her research is focused on ability-responsive music instruction, and aligning culturally responsive and trauma informed pedagogies in music teaching. Dr. Salvador is joined by her PhD student, Rebecca DeWan. Rebecca earned a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting and a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Southern Maine. She taught music in Maine for 13 years before beginning her doctoral work. Through her research, she is exploring anti-racist education and working to incorporate trauma-informed practices into the music classroom.

Bringing Your Whole Self to Leadership with Elizabeth Verstappen (Pt 3) May 22, 2021

Despite trauma-informed education gaining credibility and popularity, educational leaders continue to battle systems to implement innovative and evidence-informed practices. The relentless advocacy for staff and students pushes principals to grow – both professionally and personally. So how do leaders sustain this work? In the third and final episode of this three-part series on trauma-informed leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen. Elizabeth was previously the principal of the Sadadeen State Primary School in Alice Springs, Australia. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how trauma-informed practices have influenced her beliefs and practice in education, and how leaders looking to embark on implementing trauma pedagogy can traverse the challenges they may face.

Care and Compassion for Teachers with Elizabeth Verstappen (Pt 2) May 22, 2021

The implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools requires leaders to attend to the safety and wellbeing of their staff, just as much as they attend to these needs in their students. So how can trauma-informed practices help with caring for teachers, and maintaining group cohesion amongst staff? In the second episode of this three-part series on trauma-informed leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen. Elizabeth was previously the principal of the Sadadeen State Primary School in Alice Springs, Australia. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses practices that help teachers build skills in relational pedagogy, and support both the personal and professional growth of her staff.

Trauma Informed Leadership with Elizabeth Verstappen (Pt 1) May 22, 2021

Implementation of trauma-informed practices in schools requires a whole of school approach, endorsed and reinforced by leaders at the school. In part one of this three-part series on trauma-informed education leadership, we speak with Elizabeth Verstappen - former principal of Sadadeen Primary School in Australia. The school has implemented the Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support program over a four-year period and has been the pilot site for the evaluation of the program.

Trauma Informed Physical Education with Douglas Ellison May 02, 2021

Sports and physical education often provide students experiences of success and efficacy that they may be lacking in other areas of their educational experience. How can physical education capitalize on trauma-informed practices? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Douglas Ellison. He is an assistant professor of Physical Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent University. Dr. Ellison discusses the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model of trauma-informed practice in physical education.

Educating students with blocked trust with Dr. Kim Golding Apr 11, 2021

Helping students feel safe is a hall mark of trauma informed education. For some children, feeling safe in relationships is difficult. Well intentioned teachers often fall short in the skills required to communicate and reinforce a sense of trust amongst these students. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kim Golding about her new book, 'Working with Relational Trauma in Schools'.

Trauma Informed Design with Amy Brewer and Gary Armbruster May 12, 2019

Teaching methods are now personalised and student-focused, using an array of activities and modalities.Classrooms should now be flexible learning spaces, which enable multiple users to work concurrently with multiple purposes. So how do you incorporate the specific needs of an trauma informed approach into the design of a school? That’s the question the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit organization Positive Tomorrows asked itself when it was daydreaming about a new building that could meet the many needs of its students. Positive Tomorrows has been educating homeless kids and providing social services to families since 1989. Today we speak with Gary Armbruster and Amy Brewer.To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

The Science of Calm with Bonnie Badenoch Apr 23, 2019

Relationships change the brain. The good news from the science and research on brain development is that while our earliest interpersonal experiences may have created unhelpful patterns, new patterns are formed as children develop into adults. Today we speak with Bonnie Badenoch. Bonnie is a master therapist, supervisor, teacher and author who has spent the last 15 years integrating the discoveries of neuroscience into practice. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

SEL via SMS with Dr. Jamie Mendoza-Williams Apr 09, 2019

Today we speak with Dr. Jaime Mendoza-Williams, the head of student wellness at Mindright – a nonprofit that provides personalized mental health coaching over text message to teens. Developed by Ashley Edwards and Alina Liao, MindRight provides programs aimed at empowering youth of colour to heal from trauma and systemic oppression, including poverty, violence, racism, and discrimination. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

Trauma Informed School Climate with Dr. Sandra Bloom Mar 26, 2019

For many of us advocating for trauma informed practices, we may find ourselves isolated in schools that are stressed, under-resourced and punitive. In these systems, compassionate and thoughtful strategies to help students is met with strong opposition and cynicism. So what can be done to change such schools? In this episode, we speak with psychiatrist, Dr. Sandra Bloom. In addition to her faculty position at the School of Public Health at Drexel, she is President of CommunityWorks, an organizational consulting firm committed to the development of nonviolent environments. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com

The Power of Sport with Megan Bartlett Jan 08, 2019

Sports and exercise can be a powerful tool of engagement and teaching,. But it can also be a stressful experience for students who struggle at school. Learn about the science of trauma informed physical education with Megan Bartlett. Megan has spent most of her career working in, designing, and advocating for programs that use sports to promote youth development and positively impact communities. She speaks regularly on the power of sport to create social change and help kids heal and is co-author of the book Re-Designing Youth Sports: Change the Game. Megan serves on Nike's Global Training Advisory Group and is working Dr. Bruce Perry and the Child Trauma Academy to create the Neurosequential Model in Sport-—a fully trauma informed sport intervention model. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

On Being Removed with Natanael Matanick Dec 21, 2018

With research on trauma informed practice growing in leaps and bounds, we run the risk of losing sight of the harrowingly emotional experience of the students we are trying to help. So how do we stay empathic and remind ourselves of the needs of these children? Today we speak with Nathanael Matanick. Nathanael is the director and producer of ths short film, ReMOVED. The short film powerfully portrays the emotional journey of a nine-year old girl who is taken from her abusive birth home and placed in the tumultuous foster care system. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

Structured Sensory Strategies with Kimberly Hodges Nov 25, 2018

With the increasing awareness of the benefits of sensory strategies in the classroom, how can we use these strategies in a coherent and meaningful way to get the most impact? Today we speak with Kimberley Hodges.Kimberly has dedicated her career to working with students identified as having severe emotional behavior disorders. She has worked in the private residential and public-school settings as a behavior specialist, classroom teacher and instructional lead teacher. Kimberly received her Master’s in Special Education from Georgia State University and her Specialist in Education from University of Missouri with a concentration in Mental Health in Schools. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

The Happy Teacher Revolution with Danna Thomas Oct 17, 2018

In this episode, we interview Danna Thomas from The Happy Teacher Revolution. Danna is the founder of the Happy Teacher Revolution network - aimed at organizing support groups for teachers in the field of mental health and wellness to increase teacher happiness, retention, and professional sustainability. With teachers are asked to give so much in terms of time, money, and emotional capacity, the Happy Teacher Revolution network aims to support teachers to strike a balance between excellent teaching and personal sustainability.

Conscious Discipline with Becky Bailey Sep 02, 2018

We live in the age of the brain. With so much written about the impact of childhood trauma on the brain, how do educators put this science to use in the classroom? Today we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Becky Bailey about her ground-breaking Conscious Discipline program. Dr. Becky Bailey is an award-winning author, renowned educator and internationally recognized expert in childhood education and developmental psychology. She is the creator of Conscious Discipline which has impacted an estimated 15.8 million children while inspiring and training more than 3 million educators and caregivers.To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

Teaching Empathy with Mary Gordon Aug 17, 2018

Mary Gordon is founder of the Roots of Empathy program in Toronto, Canada. In 2000, she established this international program Roots of Empathy, which now offers programs in elementary schools in around the world. Roots of Empathy is recognized as one of the top evidence-based social and emotional learning programs. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

75 | Teaching Students Who Hurt with Susan Craig Jul 22, 2018

We speak with Dr. Susan Craig. Susan is a lifelong student of early trauma and its effects on children’s learning. Her teaching experience, as well as years of on- site training and technical assistance to school districts throughout the country, provides the context for her advocacy for trauma-sensitive educational reform. Her books Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt: Strategies for Your Classroom (2008) and Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Learning Communities Transforming Children’s Lives (2015) are best sellers among teachers and administrators who use them to guide their efforts to make schools more accessible to children with challenging behaviours. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

74 | Spotlight: Turnaround for Children with Laura Sikes Jul 22, 2018

We speak with Laura Sikes from the Turnaround for Children program. Set-up in New York in the wake of the events of September 11 in 2001, Turnaround for Children is a program that aims to support schools by providing tools and services to accelerate healthy student development and academic achievement in schools serving high concentrations of children impacted by adversity.Set up by Dr. Pamela Cantor, Turnaround for Children promote clear and actionable steps that can be used by school leaders and practitioners to cultivate safe and supportive environments strengthen relationships and develop essential skills and mindsets. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

71 | Spotlight: Derby Hills Elementary with James Moffett Jun 07, 2018

As teachers, we are often at the mercy of the leadership we work under. We are often required to adopt practices and approaches that we may not fully trust or believe in. Despite the promises of every program or approach, the autonomy and judgement of the teachers - the people who know their students the best - is curtailed and distrusted. But what if there was an approach to leadership and practice that was both evidence based, while still allowing the teachers to act on their expertise and skills? Today we speak to James Moffett, principal of the Derby Hills Elementary in Kansas. James embarked on transforming the disciplinary and educational practices of the school to incorporate the research on Adverse Childhood Experiences by focusing on education the whole child, and not just for their academics. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

70 | Spotlight: Logan Avenue Elementary with Jessica Griffin Jun 07, 2018

What is the real impact of a educational leader on a school? Trauma informed practices offer principals a framework to think about about both the needs of the student, as well as those of the teachers and broader community. When implemented with diligence, courage and collaboration, a trauma informed approach to leadership can transform schools to being inclusive and compassionate communities of practice. But is there evidence of such methods actually working? Today we speak with Jessica Griffin, the principal of Logan Avenue Elementary in Emporia, Kansas. Jessica has taught at the primary level and served as an instructional coach. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com

69 | Trauma Informed Leadership with Jim Sporleder May 16, 2018

Being a principal can be a challenging and demanding role in schools. Balancing the needs of students, with those of the staff and the school community can be a difficult task. With so many competing needs, adopting a trauma informed approach can seem like a enormous task, particularly when teachers and the school community are tired and weary of new approaches. So why would educational leaders want to adopt trauma informed practice in their schools? We speak to Jim Sporleder, author of the book, Trauma Informed Practice: An Implementation Guide for Administrators and School Personnel. As the principal of Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA, Jim and his staff’s pioneering work was documented in the movie Paper Tigers. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

68 | Teaching and Mental Health with Jessica Minahan May 15, 2018

Although much has been written about the impact of such psychiatric difficulties on learning, teachers often have little guidance on effective strategies to support students with mood, anxiety and other mental health concerns. So what can be done to help these students? In this episode, we speak with Jessica Minahan, author of the book, The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students. Jessica is a licensed and board certified behavior analyst, special educator and a consultant to school’s internationally. To get access to the links and resources mentioned in the interview, please visit www.tipbs.com.

66 | Spotlight: Fall Hamilton Elementary Apr 23, 2018

Adverse childhood experiences - including child abuse and neglect - is a national issue. So how do we combat the impact of these events on students? We speak with Mathew Portell from Fall-Hamilton Elementary. Mathew is an educator and principal of Fall-Hamilton Elementary - whose leadership has focused on meeting the complex needs of all students. While building the structure of supports around developing a trauma-sensitive approach, the school has seen great successes with academics, social and emotional outcomes for their students. To access the resources and websites discussed in the interview, check out the show notes by visiting www.tipbs.com.

65 | Spotlight: Crocker College Prep Apr 03, 2018

For some school leaders, taking on school wide trauma informed practice can seem like a daunting task. One that requires an investment of resources including time and money. But is the approach actually effective? In this episode, we speak with Nicole Boykins and Rochelle Gauthier form Crocker College Prep in New Orleans in the United States. The trauma informed practices of Crocker College prep have been internationally recognised and featured in various news outlets, including the National Public Radio service in the United States. Nicole is the principal of the school and Rochelle is a clinical social worker at the school. NIcole and Rochelle speak to us about their successes with trauma informed practices at the school, with lots of practical examples and tips. To access the resources and websites discussed in the interview, check out the show notes by visiting www.tipbs.com. If you're enjoying listening to our podcast, please rate and review it on Itunes. Your ratings make all the difference. Thanks for listening.

62 | Teaching Students with Reactive Attachment Disorders with Nicola Marshall Feb 11, 2018

What do you do when your students don’t trust you? For children who have experienced abuse and neglect, forming trusting attachments to adults and peers can be a challenge. In an effort to not be abused or taken advantage of again, these children develop coping strategies that take the form of attachment disorders - an inability to form meaningful relationships. So how do you teach these children?Today we speak with Nicola Marshall. Nicola is a educator and the founder of the Bravehearts Education. Trained and certified as a life coach, NIcola has spent several 5 years helping others in all walks of life. In May 2008, her life changed when she adopted a sibling group of three. This led her into the world of attachment and trauma with a bang. Living with the realities of children who have experienced trauma has led her to study theories and strategies to help such children. Nicola has authored several books, and has established her consulting agency, Brave Heart Education in West Mindlands in the United Kingdom. To access the resources and websites discussed in the interview, check out the show notes by visiting www.tipbs.com. If you’re enjoying listening to our podcast, please rate and review it on Itunes. Your ratings make all the difference. Thanks for listening.

55 | Preventing Challenging Behaviours with Laura Riffle Dec 02, 2017

Educators are among the most important influence on a child, but it’s no secret that controlling behavior issues in the classroom are what teachers struggle with the most. Children’s emotional and life challenges can create problem behaviors that may seem complex, but when a student’s behaviours are monitored and evaluated correctly, educators can discover the appropriate intervention to modify the problem behavior. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Laura Riffel has trained thousands of teachers, parents, counselors, psychologists and administrators how to make data based decisions as a way to change behavior. To access the resources and websites discussed in the interview, check out the show notes by visiting www.tipbs.com. If you’re enjoying listening to our podcast, please rate and review it on Itunes. Your ratings make all the difference.

53 | Inclusion and Child Trauma with Nicole Eredics Nov 27, 2017

There are greater numbers of students with disabilities receiving their education in general education classrooms. But is inclusion just a good idea - a feel-good, pie in the sky theory that does not translate into the real world of schools and classrooms? Today we speak with Nicole Eredics from The Inclusive Classroom. Nicole is the author of the book, ‘Inclusion in Action - practical strategies to modify your curriculum’. The book provides 40 specific, teacher-tested strategies to modify the curriculum for students who work below grade level. Nicole also hosts a website called www.theinclusiveclass.com. Listen to Nicole's practical advice on facilitating a inclusive classroom for traumatised students. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

50 | Trauma Informed Social Emotional Skills with Maurice Elias Oct 27, 2017

In this episode, we interview Professor Maurice Elias Professor Maurice Elias works at the Department of Psychology at the Rutgers School of Arts and Science in Piscataway, New Jersey. Over several years, Professor Elias has worked in the field of prevention, school-based preventive intervention, and social competence promotion. He was integral in setting up the Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab. The Lab is dedicated to conducting action-research in public, private, and religious school settings for the purpose of building children’s skills for facing the tests of life, and not a life of tests. Listen to Professor Elias's inspirational and practical insights into incorporating social emotional learning into academic curriculum. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

48 | On Being A Trauma Informed Teacher with Erik Gordon Oct 15, 2017

In this episode, we interview Erik Gordon, a science teacher from Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, Washington. Erik explains how the school has adopted a trauma-informed approach to curriculum development and disciplinary practices. So much has been said and written about being trauma informed, but what does this look like in practice? Listen to Erik's inspirational and practical insights into implementing trauma informed strategies in a high school environment. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

43 | Self-Awareness and Trauma Support with Guy Macpherson Sep 26, 2017

In this episode, we interview Dr. Guy Macpherson. Dr. Macpherson is a psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. Over the last several years, Guy has dedicated himself to the study of trauma psychology, trauma therapy, post-traumatic growth, and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis, specifically the signs of early psychosis.Guy is the host of the Trauma Therapist Podcast, which brings together seasoned professionals in the fields of trauma, addiction, mindfulness and yoga, to educate and inspire those just beginning their trauma-informed education.To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com Thanks for listening!

40 | The Science of Resilience with James Redford Aug 28, 2017

In this episode, we are delighted to interview world-renowned filmmaker, James Redford. James turned his storytelling eye on the hidden menace of adverse childhood experiences in his ground-breaking documentary, Paper Tigers. Set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in rural community of Walla Walla in Washington, Paper Tigers attempts to answer the following questions: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed school? In his search for clear and honest answers based in science, James embarked on his latest film - Resilience - the biology of stress and the science of hope. In Resilience, we learn about how traumatic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc with the bodies and brains of children, putting them at a great risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and even early death. To check the show notes for this episode, visit www.tipbs.com/blog Thanks for listening!

32 | Sensory Regulation Strategies with Rochelle Lohrasbe and Bonnie Goldstein Jun 24, 2017

In this episode, we are delighted to interview Bonnie Goldstein and Rochelle Lohrasbe from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Developed by Dr. Pat Ogden, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy recognizes that traumatised children are at the mercy of reliving their past through bodily reactions. They recognised that managing and recovering from trauma required an awareness of physical, sensory experiences, and strategies to modulate their physiological and emotional responses. Dr. Bonnie Goldstein holds dual licenses in the state of California in Psychology and Social Work, completed her B.A. MSW, and Ph.D. at UCLA, her Ed.M. at Harvard University, and teaches graduate students at USC’s School of Social Work. Rochelle holds a PhD in Child and Youth Care (UVIC). Beginning with a career in forensic psychiatric nursing, she has 30 years of clinical experience in the areas of post-traumatic stress and attachment trauma. We hope you enjoy this practical and insightful interview. www.tipbs.com

27 | Teaching Self-Regulation with Leah Kuypers May 29, 2017

Episode 27 is an interview with educator and occupational therapist, Leah Kuypers. Leah has practiced as an Occupational Therapist and specialist in school and clinical settings, specialising in self-regulation and social learning, and has worked with students of all ages and challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, and ASD. Leah created The Zones of Regulation®, a concept designed to teach self-regulation, and is author of the book and app by the same name. www.tipbs.com

25 | Growing from Childhood Trauma with Bryan Post May 25, 2017

Episode 25 is an interview with psychotherapist and parent educator, Bryan Post. Bryan Post is one of America’s foremost child behaviour experts and founder of the Post Institute. The Post Institute works with adults, children and families struggling with early life trauma and the impact on the development of the mind and body. www.tipbs.com

24 | Learning from Trauma Triggers May 22, 2017

In this series, we review the book, 'The Whole Brain Child' by Daniel Siegal and Tina Payne Bryson. In the Chapter 4, we review strategies to help traumatised students learn from times when they get triggered with memories from the past. Learn more about the strategies 'Rewind and Review' and 'Remember to Remember'.

23 | Strategies to Manage Classroom Tantrums May 08, 2017

In this series, we review the book, 'The Whole Brain Child' by Daniel Siegal and Tina Payne Bryson. In the Chapter 3, we review strategies to engage the upstairs and downstairs parts of the brain in when dealing with conflict and tantrums with students. Learn more about the strategies 'Engage, Don't Enrage' and 'Move it or Lose it'.

14 | Positive Psychology and the Challenging Students with Tom Brunzell Mar 31, 2017

Welcome to the TIPBS Podcast! Episode 14 is a interview with Tom Brunzell. Tom is a teacher and the author of 'Trauma Informed Positive Education' that wrote with Dr. Martin Seligman and Dr. Angela Duckworth of Stanford University. Tom works with Berry Street in Melbourne, Australia and shares incredibly practical advice and strategies for educators. www.tipbs.com

13 | Therapeutic Classroom Management with Betsy De Thierry Mar 26, 2017

Welcome to the TIPBS Podcast! Episode 13 is a interview with Betsy De Thierry. She is psychotherapist and teacher in the United Kingdom. Betsy is the author of the book 'Teaching the Child on the Trauma Continuum'. Listen to Betsy share practical insights into the skills of therapeutic classroom management. www.tipbs.com

11 | Classroom Strategies to Reduce Stress Mar 20, 2017

Welcome to the TIPBS Bookclub! In this episode, we review Chapter 8 of the book 'Teaching the Child on the Trauma Continuum' by Betsy De Thierry. Packed with practical strategies, we both the "what" and "how" of implementing these classroom management techniques.

7 | Recovering from 9/11 with Dr. Raul Silva Feb 26, 2017

Welcome to the TIPBS Podcast! Episode 7 is a interview with Dr. Raul Silva, child and adolescent psychiatrist. Listen to Dr. Silva share fascinating insights from working with children and families in New York following 9/11 and his research into the risks, resilience and recovery of these children. For more, visit www.tipbs.com

3 | Impact of Traumatic Grief on Learning with Dr. Judith Cohen Jan 22, 2017

Welcome to the TIPBS Podcast! Episode 3 is a interview with Dr. Judith Cohen. She is psychiatrist and creator of the 'Trauma Foused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy' program - the most researched and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with trauma. Listen to Dr. Cohen share practical insights of trauma-informed practice in schools. For more, visit www.tipbs.com

2 | Helping Traumatised Children Learn with Dr. Dave Ziegler Dec 02, 2016

Welcome to the TIPBS Podcast! Episode 2 is a interview with Dr. Dave Ziegler. He is psychologist and founder of 'Jasper Mountain' - a wold renowned facilitate for children and young people with trauma. Listen to Dr. Ziegler share practical insights of trauma-informed practice in schools. www.tipbs.com

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